What's Happening in the Field?
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BCCPA Webinar: Navigating the uncertain waters of the pandemic wave together
June 11, 2020BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is hosting a webinar on June 11, 2020. Join this informative... read more
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AGE-WELL Webinar: Connecting the Unconnected - Introducing FamliNet
June 03, 2020AGE-WELL is hosting a webinar on June 3, 2020 to introduce FamliNet, a new app that aims... read more
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AGE-WELL EPIC Conference 2020
June 01, 2020The AGE-WELL EPIC Conference 2020, taking place Tuesdays & Thursdays in June, is an opportunity... read more
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SFU Change Makers Interview - Andrew Sixsmith
May 20, 2020Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, Director of SFU STAR Institute, was interviewed by Dr. Joy Johnson, SFU VP... read more
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AGE-WELL Webinar: Pandemic Perspectives from Older Adults and Caregivers
May 20, 2020AGE-WELL hosted a live forum on Pandemic Perspectives from Older Adults and Caregivers on May... read more
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PIQUE Interview: COVID-19 cuts across workplace generational boundaries
May 19, 2020Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, Director of SFU STAR Institute, was interviewed by Pique News... read more
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Canada’s Technology and Aging Network welcomes renewed federal funding
May 12, 2020AGE-WELL has received $21.9 million to improve quality of life for older adults and... read more
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AGE-WELL Award Opportunities 2020
May 11, 2020AGE-WELL believes strongly in investing in the innovators of tomorrow and has devoted half of its... read more
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ISG Webinar: Using Technology to Assist Older Adults in Coping with COVID-19
May 07, 2020The International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG) hosted a webinar to look at ways... read more
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Vision 2030 Symposium for Seniors Services
May 04, 2020STAR Director, Andrew Sixsmith, was invited to speak at Vision 2030 for Seniors Services... read more
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United Nations - Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on older persons
May 01, 2020United Nations released a policy brief on the impact of COVID-19 on older persons. "The... read more
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SFU Gerontologist Andrew Wister: Ageism in the COVID-19 crisis
April 29, 2020Dr. Andrew Wister, Professor of Gerontology at SFU and Director of SFU Gerontology department, was... read more
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Older Adult Stakeholder Workshops in SFU Gerontology Innovation Course
April 28, 2020Members of 411 Senior Centre Society participated in a series of stakeholder workshops... read more
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NanoGrans Blog: Exploring technology in a relevant, accessible, and fun way for older adults
April 27, 2020NanoGrans is an exciting new blog created by "Three ladies from two generations on a mission -... read more
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CLSA launching study on aging adults’ experience during COVID-19
April 23, 2020SFU researchers are contributing to a new study, drawing on data from a national health and aging... read more
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SFU Lunch 'N' Learn: Connecting Isolated Seniors at a Time of Disconnection
April 23, 2020SFU Vancouver hosted it's first virtual Lunch 'N' Learn event on April 23, 2020 and the featured... read more
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Trudeau announces $350M support fund for community groups helping vulnerable people
April 21, 2020Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $350 million in emergency funds for community... read more
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More Than Money Interview: Using Tech to Stay Connected
April 18, 2020Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, Director of SFU STAR Institute, was interviewed on the More than Money... read more
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Community-driven research supports seniors with technology
April 17, 2020SFU STAR Institute is using technology to help connect with isolated seniors. Read SFU Public... read more